The Unscripted Show
Step into the raw, real, and unpredictable world of sport with Unscripted. Join former NRL star Josh Mansour as he dives deep into the game — no scripts, no filters, just honest conversations. From behind-the-scenes insights to heated debates and bold opinions, Josh and his guests tackle the biggest stories, controversies, and personalities in the world of sport.
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Episodes

Aug 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
1 hr 12 min
This week on Unscripted with Josh Mansour, NRL legend Greg Inglis opens up like never before. From his battles with depression and turning to drugs and alcohol after retirement, to unforgettable stories from his time with the Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs — GI gets raw, real and reflective in a powerful, must-hear episode.

Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
8 min
Isaiya Katoa opens up about his private chat with Nathan Cleary during NSW Blues Origin camp. From nerves to mentorship, Katoa shares what the star halfback told him behind closed doors — and how it shifted his mindset completely.

Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
1 hr 29 min
In this episode of Unscripted, Josh Mansour sits down with rising NRL star and Dolphin’s halfback Isaiya Katoa. Born in New Zealand to Tongan and Cook Islander heritage, Katoa opens up about the complexities of international eligibility and what representing his roots means to him. He reflects on his time in Blues Origin camp, sharing what it was like training alongside Nathan Cleary and soaking up the intensity of the elite environment. Katoa also takes us back to his days at Barker College, where he attended on a rugby union scholarship, and how that shaped his path to league. He speaks candidly about his relationship with legendary coach Wayne Bennett, the transition to working under Kristian Woolf, and how his time at the Dolphins has pushed him to grow both as a player and a person.

Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Unscripted, Phil ‘Gus’ Gould joins Josh Mansour for a raw and honest conversation. Phil opens up about his role as General Manager of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, the club’s recent signing of young gun Lachlan Galvin, and NSW’s tough loss to Queensland in the State of Origin series. He also shares his thoughts on junior rugby league and drops a few untold stories of the NRL world.

Jul 6, 2025
Jul 6, 2025
49 min
Unscripted returns with Josh Mansour and Jai Arrow going head-to-head on the biggest talking points ahead of State of Origin Game 3. They talk about the man who is under the most pressure in the game, the referee, Ashley Klein! Whether ‘The Hammer’ is the right man to play in the #1 jersey, NSW goal kicking options and the infamous fued between Aaron Woods and Billy Slater.

Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Unscripted, Josh Mansour sits down with South Sydney Rabbitohs star Cody Walker. From the highs of his NRL career to the challenges he’s faced on and off the field, Cody opens up like never before. They dive deep into the misconceptions that surround him, the mental toughness needed in the modern game, and some of the funniest on-field sledge stories you’ll ever hear. It’s honest, it’s real — and, as always, completely unscripted.

Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
48 min
Unscripted returns with Josh Mansour and Jai Arrow going head-to-head on the biggest talking points ahead of State of Origin Game 2. They break down Queensland’s shock decision to drop Daly Cherry-Evans, dissect the impact of Craig Bellamy joining the coaching staff, and debate whether targeting Spencer Leniu with the boot is a smart play — or a massive mistake. Nothing’s off limits in this raw, unfiltered Origin preview.
***Note: This was filmed prior to Jarome Luai replacing Mitchell Moses***

Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
49 min
In this episode of Unscripted, Josh Mansour sits down with Bulldogs hooker Reed Mahoney to address the swirling rumours about his future at the club. They dive into the buzz around Lachlan Galvin’s signing, relive the heartbreak of Parramatta’s 2022 Grand Final loss, and unpack much more in this raw, honest chat.

May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025
42 min
Tensions run high as Josh and Jai go head-to-head in a fiery debate on the biggest talking points leading into Game 1 of State of Origin 2025. Should Terrell May have made the cut for NSW? Who’s got the edge in the halves battle? Is Suncorp Stadium still the fortress it once was—or have the Blues broken the fear factor? And do Queensland actually perform better as underdogs, or is it all just part of the myth?

